OPTIMUM
M A S C H I N E N - G E R M A N Y
Safety
Version 1.0 dated 2017-03-13
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Original operating instructions
RD4
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1.2
Safety instructions (warning notes)
1.2.1 Classification of hazards
We classify the safety warnings into different categories. The table below gives an overview of
the classification of symbols (ideogram) and the warning signs for each specific danger and its
(possible) consequences.
1.2.2 Other pictograms
Symbol
Alarm expres-
sion
Definition / consequence
DANGER!
Impending danger that will cause serious injury or death to people.
WARNING!
A danger that can cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
A danger or unsafe procedure that can cause personal injury or damage to
property.
ATTENTION!
Situation that could cause damage to the radial drilling machine and prod-
uct, as well as other types of damage.
No risk of injury to persons.
Information
Practical tips and other important or useful information and notes.
No dangerous or harmful consequences for people or objects.
In case of specific dangers, we replace the pictogram with
general danger
with a warning of
injury to hands,
hazardous
electrical voltage,
or
rotating parts.
Warning: danger of
slipping!
Warning: risk of stumbling!
Warning: hot surface!
Warning: biological hazard!
Warning: automatic
start-up!
Warning: tilting danger!
Warning: suspended loads!
Caution, danger of
explosive substances!
